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If you have teenagers in your family, you may be dreading puberty. After all, according to Psychology Today, the emotional changes that come with puberty can be overwhelming for young teens to manage. Furthermore, many young adults have their first sexual experiences...
jurisdictions. Arizona law specifies many different crimes for persons who use, possess, manufacture and traffic drugs. Some penalties are harsher than others. One of the strictest punishments is for a conviction under Arizona's serious drug offender statute as the...
If you are facing criminal charges, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. Still, if you are not guilty or have a valid defense, rushing to accept a plea deal may be a bad idea. Having an attorney on your side is likely to make a...
Murder and manslaughter are two types of criminal homicide, an offense in which one person takes the life of another. These are two of the most serious charges in the criminal justice system, and while they may sound similar, there are important distinctions between...
Little else can ruin your life more than criminal charges. After all, depending on the seriousness of the charge, you may lose your freedom, forfeit certain rights or pay hefty fines. If a judge or jury convicts you, you also are likely to have a criminal record for...
If you are a parent of a college-aged teen, you have probably been saving for his or her higher education for years. This makes sense, as obtaining a bachelor's degree has become almost unbelievable expensive. In fact, according to First Financial Bank, the average...
In November 2020, the state enacted a law legalizing the recreational possession and use of marijuana. Included with this legalization, is the ability for private users to grow their own cannabis plants. Although permitted, the state still has significant restrictions...
Incidents of sexual assault may go unreported by their victims, which is a common occurrence, but what happens when a false accusation occurs? CNN reports that approximately 10% of accusations turn out as falsehoods, but the ramifications for those accused can have...
Arizona has severe penalties for domestic violence offenses. If a court convicts you of this crime, it can significantly affect your life. It is vital to understand the charges you face, the laws in your state and your potential defense options to protect your rights,...
Sex crimes cover a lot of ground and include such actions as rape, child molestation, sexual assault and sexual abuse. Convictions can lead to prison time and fines and penalties typically increase for repeat offenders. In many cases, the role of consent in a...
